“cracking photo”
Helen Webb made a comment on 20pts Vestrahorn, Iceland by Ian Robertson 5 days 10 hours ago
“Something a bit different and be interested in your comments, taken with my phone when the light was failing and wanted to portray a sense of grunge and grittyness, i took the low angle of view and had to under expose the image to avoid blowing out lights, I then boosted the texture, grain, contrast and saturation to enhance the grafiti. I was orginally think of converting to mono but felt the colour version added to what I was trying to show.”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on 2026 Round 1 - Urban Subway 5 days 21 hours ago
“Worth getting out early (before 1000 is early for me). I do like the boat in the reflection of the sun. I did wonder if the horizon is level but checked and it is spot on. I think you were right to take out the distractions at the bottom but I think you could have left a couple more boats in; a total of three but an excellent photograph.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2026 Round 1 Sunrise from Beach 6 days 6 hours ago
“Excellent pose and lighting. The Boatbuilder also comes across as professional and confident. I would be happy to sail in one of his boats. Well Done!”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2026 R1 The Boat Builder 6 days 6 hours ago
“Taken at Slimbrige on the Club Outing”
Dave Hyett made a comment on round 1- Flypast 6 days 23 hours ago
“This image was taken at about 7:30 am from Swanage promenade last September. I have removed the banisters and boats other than the one in the sun’s reflection (there is a small one left on the horizon on the left). I have added the original image.”
David Haigh made a comment on 2026 Round 1 Sunrise from Beach 1 week 3 hours ago
“Inside a build-in-progress in the only traditional boatbuilder's yard left in Muscat, Oman. This man had finished posing for us working outside a few mins earlier. We went inside and he suddenly appeared, coming down the ladder to go below deck and get on with this work. 'Stop!' I shouted (to the concern of another grouop of tourists). Stay there! I loved the light coming in from top left (it was very bright, I have toned it down but deliberately left it as the brightest part of the image), and the whalebone structure. ”
John Clare made a comment on 2026 R1 The Boat Builder 1 week 5 hours ago
“I liked the way the low sun was starting to light the underneath of the leavesDavid”
David Adamson made a comment on 2026 Round 1 Autumn Under The Bough 1 week 2 days ago
“I saw this from my kitchen when I was about to get breakfast at around 7am so I went and got my camera and stood outside for a few minutes trying different exposures until I got this one. The longest lens I own is the equivalent of 315mm so this is obviously cropped quite a bit but really the first decent moon photo I have taken (aided by all the advice about astrophotography I have received at the club of course). I haven't edited it much just boosted the contrast , brought down some highlights, converted to mono etc. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2026 Round 1 - Full Moon In The Morning 4 weeks 11 hours ago
“Excellent really like this idea! The fact it's dark also adds to the story. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Property Maze 1 month 3 days ago
“taken on club christmas lights outing, saw estate agents window and wondered about a multiple exposure, as buying/selling houses is so complicated in this country ”
Caroline Marsh made a comment on Property Maze 1 month 3 days ago
“like the juxtapostition of the fashion and the statue, are there still bits of the letters visible Dave? love the vibrant colours in the shop against the background of neutrals”
Caroline Marsh made a comment on Round 12 Different Fashions, Different Times 2 1 month 3 days ago
“like the tones and the limited colours, the reflections in reflections adds interest”
Caroline Marsh made a comment on Round 12 - Cabot Circus walkway 1 month 3 days ago
“i prefer this one with the people, gives it more of a narrative”
Caroline Marsh made a comment on Three Sisters Sunset plus people 1 month 3 days ago
“Nice shot David I quite like doing these types of shots myself and I do tend to keep the glass in colour as I like the subtleties of the colours. I especially like the shadows and the placement of the figures at the bend as it draws me in. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 12 - Cabot Circus walkway 1 month 4 days ago
“The image of the walkway between Bristol’s Cabot Circus and it’s Car Park is probably familiar. I tried it as a b/w but I feel the blue tones are nearly monochrome. I’ve reduced some highlights especially the brown areas on the left. I like the various reflection of the people.”
David Haigh made a comment on Round 12 - Cabot Circus walkway 1 month 4 days ago
“Cannot deny that it says Autumn. I was not able to get out with my camera in November but when I did so in December the Autumn colours had gone.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 12 - Autumn in Pittville 1 month 4 days ago
“Yes, you have done well with your editing. Lets hope other agree.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 6 - Version Two Without Blue Notice 1 month 4 days ago
“In view of the comment on version 1, I made the small change for this version.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 12 Different Fashions, Different Times 2 1 month 4 days ago
“It is interesting that both variations work and I have taken this shot on a number of occassions. I have almost always avoided people in the shot and have had around 20 salon acceptances and club awards with this scene. A winter shot in the morning is also attractive as the ground in front of the trees is golden. Thanks for showing the images.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Three Sisters Sunset 1 month 4 days ago
“Nice sunset! I prefer the one with people in as I find it more engaging and I like the higher viewpoint you used to take this - I'm just wondering if those bright lights on the lower left are distracting or not? Interesting seeing the two variants. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Three Sisters Sunset 1 month 4 days ago
“Thanks Dave for the valuable suggestions - here is a new version without the barrel or notice and with the red toned down, and, in my opinion this makes for a much stronger image. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 6 - Version Two Without Blue Notice 1 month 1 week ago
“I agree that the blue notice board on the RHS is a distraction but I think it could be removed by a combination of cloning and content aware deleting. You need to first remove the barrel by cloning which is not eas but worth it as you are then just left with the blue notice. You can then select the notice and hit delete when it will offer the fill panel so choose "content aware. This leaves the wall just a bit too clean so clone a litle of the stains and texture from the left but set the opacity to 50%. I agree that you should also desaturate the red a little so you are left with the two main characters and the door dominating.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 12 - Two Types of Artists 1 month 1 week ago
“This was taken in November but is my most recent image other than family stuff.David”
David Adamson made a comment on 2025 Round 12 - Autumn in Pittville 1 month 1 week ago
“I like it Dave, and I think it tells your story. Can you do anything about the "Dee" at top left?Have a great Christmas,David”
David Adamson made a comment on Round 12 - Different Times, Different Fashions 1 month 1 week ago
“This was taken on the recent CCC night walk inn Cheltenham. Ijust felt that the contrast between the caryatid and the Fashion shop was striking.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 12 - Different Times, Different Fashions 1 month 1 week ago
“This is Angela's picture from Tuesday night.”
David Adamson made a comment on 2025 Round 11 -Angela's picture 2 months 1 week ago
“Taking street pics from the hip and this girls stopped in front of me as she saw a mirrored doorway and took advantage to fix her hair. I just clicked as I walked past! Street competition image??”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 Round 11 - Does my hair look ok? 2 months 1 week ago
“It is not often you can get to see this detail and resonably well lit. A judge might nit pick about the right hand vertical bar being so light.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 11 Brancepeth Church Clock 2 months 1 week ago
“I really like the autumn colours. Not bothered about the lampost or bench as they fit in but not too keen on the trolley. My main concern is the sky at the top right as it does not match the rest of the sky. If you selected the rest of the sky which could be done in LR or PS and, even if you gave it the same treatment as the top right, it would be be dramatic but I think that is what you wanted.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 11 - Autumn In Hester's Way Park 2 months 1 week ago
“An effective idea. I have been to Prescott many times but never in the dark.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Night Rally 2 months 1 week ago
“To me this effectively communicates the energy of the moving cars and has a strong mood. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Night Rally 2 months 1 week ago
“I would like to add that this low resolution file does not do the image justice ”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on Night Rally 2 months 1 week ago
“Taken at the Rallye Prescott event the other week, this was multiple 30 second exposures (I think 5 in total) to overlay the light trails of the cars as they raced up the hill. I have tried to ensure that the light trails were visible along the extent of the track that was in the frame, not sure if the judges would like the rather bright headlights as the cars enter the frame but not sure what else I could do apart from knocking back the highlights with masks.”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on Night Rally 2 months 1 week ago
“This Marshall was very keen to show a colleague his latest broom.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 11 2 months 1 week ago
“A satisfying concept for an image I think. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 11 - Wood of Ages 2 months 1 week ago
“This was taken on Swanage Pier which every wooden plank have rows of these brass plaques bought by individuals for various reasons. I thought these three planks of different ages made a good contrast of colour and textures. I tried different contrasts but I think a natural one worked best.”
David Haigh made a comment on 2025 Round 11 - Wood of Ages 2 months 1 week ago
“Fascinating pattern image - there is enough to hold my eye there but not overwhelm. Especially strong in mono I think. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 11 Brancepeth Church Clock 2 months 1 week ago
“Agreed.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Lost In The Mist 3rd Version 3 months 5 days ago
“An interesting image which does look like.birdsflocing and taking off.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 round 10 dancing grasses 3 months 5 days ago
“Edited to match the suggestions - I prefer it like this, seems more engaging. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Lost In The Mist 3rd Version 3 months 5 days ago
“A very sunny day in Stockholm, but lots of shade from trees. The bank facade was very interesting but I wanted to capture someone stylish passing by. ”
Des Ward made a comment on Leaving the bank 3 months 6 days ago
“having lost confidence in myself and my abilities - this is me starting to get my mojo back on........this was taken in January, I found it today while looking for a photo to put in for this evening, this one stood out for me with the movement and shapes the tops of the grasses make, some of them almost like birds, I think it was a combinations of ICM and wind that makes the movement, it won't please everyone but it had an energy and a painterly quality that i liked”
Caroline Marsh made a comment on 2025 round 10 dancing grasses 3 months 6 days ago
“I have climbed that hill several times but am now unable to do so but still took some interesting shots near the castle. The ideal would be to take a shot when there is morning mist which should be fairly common at this time of the year so the castle emerges from the mist. Guy Edwardes demonstrated this on a past visit to CCC and I believe he will visit us in 2026/7 season.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 10 - Corfe Castle early morning 3 months 1 week ago
“I took this shot on a visit to Berkley Castle and the dymaic range in this shot is quite high probably 14 plus stops so could not be captured with a single exposure. I took 3 at two stop intervals and combined in Lightroom. In the middle exposure, the sky is almost white and the tree (top left) is much too dark but the combined 3 exposures give some detail to the sky and the tree (top left) which is green rather than black.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on St Mary's Church, Berkley 3 months 1 week ago
“Nice idea and I especially like that you have included the shadow that the Castle casts onto the landscape. Pleasing colours throughout as well. I find the Castle itself a bit bright but if that is actually how it was at the time I wouldn't change it. Also the 800px makes it look blurry but I expect it probably is sharp throughout. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 10 - Corfe Castle early morning 3 months 1 week ago
“This is my attempt of an early morning photo of Corfe Castle, including its shadow. I have only straightened the castle tower slightly and reduced a highlight.”
David Haigh made a comment on 2025 Round 10 - Corfe Castle early morning 3 months 1 week ago
“That's better, I like the red car.David”
David Adamson made a comment on Lost In The Mist Cropped Version 3 months 1 week ago
“I keep wondering about the chimney on the right. Help with balance or a distraction?”
David Adamson made a comment on 2025 Round 10 - Good Morning Castle Fraser 3 months 1 week ago
“Thanks Dave I have uploaded a version with the white area cropped out and I do feel it is more focussed. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 10 - Lost In The Mist 3 months 2 weeks ago
“It does look as if there is condensation and/or rain on the window but the large white area at the top is disracting. I do think you are right to stick with colour and the red car is in a good position.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 10 - Lost In The Mist 3 months 2 weeks ago
“Simple yet effective, leaves me wondering whats down the passage and the shadowed area just adds to the mystery”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on Round 9 - Side Entry 4 months 1 week ago
“Great image, I think the mono approach works well and I like the variety of tones in the image, i tend to agree with Des with reducing the number of people, maybe a single figure just to give the impression of scale. One thing that throws my eye to think its not level is the windows on the right hand side are sloping but the floors look level.”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on Curves and Contrast 4 months 1 week ago
“my preference is the one without the stag, really like the conc3ntric circles lead you into the main subject, great control of exposure without blowing out the window ”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on 2025 Round 9 - God's Lamb Window (without antlers) 4 months 1 week ago
“I meant to add that I was specifically looking for minimalist shots at the time and this caught my eye. I'm not entirely sure i'm happy with how blurry the closest wall is, but i do like the sharpness of the lit wall.”
Des Ward made a comment on Round 9 - Side Entry 4 months 1 week ago
“This is a lovely shot, the colours work very well together, and even the evergreen name on the side makes you look for the green containers. I personally wouldn't crop as I think the space around it emphasises how big the ship is and how far away and isolated it is.”
Des Ward made a comment on Round 9 - Solent Evergreen 4 months 1 week ago
“I think this would be much stronger with a face/arm/hand popping through. As more of an abstract, you could tighten it up and lose the whole of the left hand side and a little off the bottom.”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 Round 9 - Wakeboard Wipeout 4 months 1 week ago
“Totally agree about the antlers - they have to go! It might have a bit more punch if you made the frames a little darker, for me the frames and the window are both competing for attention and neither is really winning.”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 Round 9 - God's Lamb Window 4 months 1 week ago
“I quite like it, but I'm not sure it works either. My initial reaction is that if this is an architecture shot (of course it is!), then you don't need all those people - I'd keep only the one at the glass door/window, and remove the others. I think I would also try a crop at the top, cropping to midway between the two black stripes at the top right. I think this emphasises the ceiling more. I do like the impression of stonehenge at the back right too :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on Curves and Contrast 4 months 1 week ago
“Perhaps might be improved by linking the inside and outside by a lonely figure in the seat looking out.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 9 - Inside, Outside 4 months 1 week ago
“I also had to checlk on Wakeboarding and would have preferred to see the action just before she came off. However, the spray with a small amount of colour works.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 9 - Wakeboard Wipeout 4 months 1 week ago
“Initially, it looked like blade to me but eventually I did see it as an entry. Perhaps a shadowy figure in the entrance might enhance the image but well seen ayway.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 9 - Side Entry 4 months 1 week ago
“I like this type of architectural shot showing these pleasing curves. The small figures enhance the overall image giving scale and B&W is definitely right for this image.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Curves and Contrast 4 months 1 week ago
“Interesting shot, the lamb is blown out but I don't mind that and I think it suits it, emphasising the lighting effect. Yes the antlers distract me so I personally prefer the version without. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 9 - God's Lamb Window 4 months 1 week ago
“I have just got back from Budapest where I took this photo of Matthais Church's God's Lamb Window from the longer asymmetrical side. I like the curves around the window created by the asymmetric frames. I removed the image of a stag on the bottom right corner but the blank area looked strange and should such items be removed? I have loaded the version without the antlers.”
David Haigh made a comment on 2025 Round 9 - God's Lamb Window 4 months 1 week ago
“This has an interesting air of mystery. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 9 - Side Entry 4 months 1 week ago
“Nice pattern based image that suits monochrome, I don't think it would work in colour. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Curves and Contrast 4 months 1 week ago
“Very interesting idea. My initial reaction was that I wanted to see the background through the windows more clearly. I don't know, butperhaps a sharp row of shops in the background and a more out of focus foreground front windowframe and chairs might work better.”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 Round 9 - Inside, Outside 4 months 1 week ago
“Love it! The lack of a single focal point but lots of smaller interesting details make me want to examine the image to see what I can get out of it, so it really draws my attention in. Love the colour palette and the flowing nature of it.”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 - Round 9 - Abstract Shore Line 4 months 1 week ago
“The Gazprom Tower in St Petersburg is Europe's tallest building, and a photographer's dream inside and out. This is one of my favourite shots, but I'm not sure if it works. Look forward to comments.”
John Clare made a comment on Curves and Contrast 4 months 1 week ago
“We discussed this on the phone, Dave, as you know. Now that you've explained it to me, I can see what it's about. Let's see what everyone thinks.”
John Clare made a comment on 2025 Round 9 - Wakeboard Wipeout 4 months 1 week ago
“I like it Rob. Lovely abstract with lots of hidden features...eg I can see two faces, as well as the abstract shapes, lines and curves. Well done.”
John Clare made a comment on 2025 - Round 9 - Abstract Shore Line 4 months 1 week ago
“Not sure about this one, Saul. It's very busy. As my old mentor would say, 'What is this picture about?' Inside is good, with the chair, window on the world etc. Outside is good too, and you've captured a lot of grotty shopping streets. I feel that when you put inside and outside together it takes the edge off both.”
John Clare made a comment on 2025 Round 9 - Inside, Outside 4 months 1 week ago
“Good spot, Dave. Great colours! Following up on your comment that it's amazing it is so stable, I wonder if a letterbox crop, losing some of the sea and sky, would emphasise that more? Is the position of the ship ideal?”
John Clare made a comment on Round 9 - Solent Evergreen 4 months 1 week ago
“Works as an abstract, full of interest. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 - Round 9 - Abstract Shore Line 4 months 2 weeks ago
“Nice action moment, I think the colour helps. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 9 - Wakeboard Wipeout 4 months 2 weeks ago
“I like this, great colours and composition. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 9 - Solent Evergreen 4 months 2 weeks ago
“I saw this when I was on the ferry returning from the IOW. Apart from the colours, it amazes me that this ship is stable with containers piled so high. It appeared to be heading for Southampton and the Solent was very calm. Anyone spot the hidden meaning in my title.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 9 - Solent Evergreen 4 months 2 weeks ago
“It is a very attractive abstract and might do well in a set subject abstract or pattern competition or even in Creative. I like the colours and distortion.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 - Round 9 - Abstract Shore Line 4 months 2 weeks ago
“Bit off the wall with this one, well the floor actually, I was sat on the sea front in Croatia watching the tide coming in and was taken by the light and colour with the abstract patterns at my feet, I did try and include some with the fish but getting them in focus was not easy. not sure if it works as an image or not as I appreciate that there is no clear subject, its just the colours.Be interested in your thoughts.CheersRob”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on 2025 - Round 9 - Abstract Shore Line 4 months 2 weeks ago
“Wakeboarding at the weekend. I was photographing from the boat and this was when one of my grandaughters came off. It works quite well in mono I think, but I rather like the red bits in this version.David”
David Adamson made a comment on 2025 Round 9 - Wakeboard Wipeout 4 months 3 weeks ago
“I agree John, the only reason I avoided post processing was I wanted to enter it for nature in the Annual Exhibition but now I know it's changed to one open section I can do what I want, and I tried some versions with varying degrees of darkening the background - but in the end they're all alternatives not necessarily better and the starting point image still holds up. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Parent Bug Nymphs On Silver Birch 5 months 2 hours ago
“I think the picture is perfectly fine - although I cannot really grasp this avoidance of post processing. Surely that only applies if a picture is being entered into one of the relevant competitions in the Nature category?? And clearly, nature's camoflage didn't work on you. ”
John Mallows made a comment on Parent Bug Nymphs On Silver Birch 5 months 2 hours ago
“Imposing; and I thnik your processing decisons were spot on. ”
John Mallows made a comment on 2025 Round 8 - Who are you looking at 5 months 2 hours ago
“Excellent - really captures the character of the coot plus I think it's been well taken. I also like the diagonal. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 8 - Who are you looking at 5 months 1 week ago
“This photo of a Coot was taken at the Coombe Hill Nature Reserve (canal almost dry). It is heavily cropped to remove the foreground grass bank. I have brightened the eyes slightly and removed the distracting light reflections from the background by filling it with the predominating blueish grey colour and adding a slight vignette to remove the ‘solid’ colour feel.”
David Haigh made a comment on 2025 Round 8 - Who are you looking at 5 months 1 week ago
“Taken at Cheltenham General Hospital of all places - I was walking past and spotted all these bugs on a single leaf. The background annoys me a bit but it's nature so can't clone bits out or darken the background too much. More about documenting this unusual occurence. Even at f13 not all the bugs are sharp front to back but I didn't increase it as this would have made the background more prominent and I needed to keep the shutter speed to 1/400 or above due to wind blowing the tree. Could crop it all manner of ways but I quite like it with a bit of space either side. Interesting to know your thoughts. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Parent Bug Nymphs On Silver Birch 5 months 2 weeks ago
“Nice landscape, I like how the natural lead in to that tree consists of two curves not a straight line. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 8 - Welshman's Hedge Wood 5 months 2 weeks ago
“Interesting because it leaves me anxious for whether the racing driver will hit that section of grass on the way past which I am engaged by. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 8 - Speed 5 months 2 weeks ago
“The lone tree caught my eye.”
David Adamson made a comment on 2025 Round 8 - Welshman's Hedge Wood 5 months 2 weeks ago
“A recent event at Prescott. These vintage vehicles do not travel that fast so it is hard to show speed. Also there is rather a clutter of people around but it is also hard to exclude people, if you photgraph at and interesting bend.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 8 - Riley TT Sprite 5 months 2 weeks ago
“Totally unintentional - I got the focus on the grass rather than the car (I have plenty in focus! :-) ).But I really like the feeling of this, the out of focus car and background just seem to me emphasise both heat and speed, and I'd like to know what everyone else thinks! If it's not for you, let me know.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 Round 8 - Speed 5 months 2 weeks ago
“New version that has been straightened, shadows and highlights softened a bit and I eventually cropped out the top half of the image as well as the left hand side post. To me much more effective now. Thanks for your helpful comments!”
Saul Scott made a comment on Pink Café Seating 6 months 6 days ago
“The halo does not seem much of an issue but could easily be removed if it bothers you. Slightly distubig to see this plane upside down. Well done!”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 7 - In the loop 6 months 1 week ago
“This is a good shot of the geology; quite dramatic. As a pictorial shot the figure does enhance it but as pure Geology, you would need a shot without the figure.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 7 - Rock Pools, Welcombe Bay 6 months 1 week ago
“A very interesting and different shot. It is best with all of the trio but it could possibly have a ittle trimmed of the bottom. Well seen and captured.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Sundown Jazz Session 6 months 1 week ago
“I like this image and for me the keyboard player has to stay. As the light is coming from the right would brightening the faces of the other two help with balance. Just a very little but the light is falling on their faces. LHS water is also a little bright. Love the idea and composition.David”
David Adamson made a comment on Sundown Jazz Session 6 months 1 week ago
“I think this would be good as a print, possibly on textured paper.”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 7 - Rock Pools, Welcombe Bay 6 months 1 week ago
“Great picture DavidDavid A”
David Adamson made a comment on 2025 Round 7 - In the loop 6 months 1 week ago
“David Haigh having trumped me with his great picture of the Hercules I thought rather than talk about the same thing twice I'd take the liberty of adding a second image. Geological features are allowed in "Nature" although one seldom sees them in competitions. I wondered if this one fits the bill.David”
David Adamson made a comment on 2025 Round 7 - Rock Pools, Welcombe Bay 6 months 1 week ago
“I do like this dramatic shot - I expect it would make a good album cover for the band. Very nice setting and I think that leaving it a bit late may make it more dramatic. My opinion is keep the keyboard player in as he is part of the story - and the fact that he's brighter maybe adds to it as I'm wondering whether it means he is the band leader? Could maybe do with a tiny sliver cropped off both sides? Nice capture.”
Saul Scott made a comment on Sundown Jazz Session 6 months 1 week ago
“Unfortuatly I missed the actual sunset, as I didn't get the camera in time so had to settle with the sundown option, thought about a travel subject so have made any changes other than a tweek to the levels and saturation and deliberatly knocking back the shadows to keep that night time look to the image, I quite like that there was three musicians in a sort of triangle composition. There was a bright light to the right of them which ive toned down a touch on the keyboard players back but not sure if it would benefit from a crop to just including the drummer and the bass player, Be interesting to know your thoughtsCheersRob”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on Sundown Jazz Session 6 months 1 week ago
“A fantastic and most notable coincidence! I see this as an impressive bit of action, and quite complementary to David A's similar shot as the crops are contrasting. The halo doesn't bother me on this occasion. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 7 - In the loop 6 months 1 week ago
“The other David has beaten me to it!! - but let’s do a compare and contrast.I went, with a grandson, to about a mile away the Fairford airfield the day before the show and took this photo of a Hercules doing a loop with propeller’s vortex contrails.I have worked on the image to highlight the vortex whilst keeping everything looking natural. TI haven’t been able to remove the slight halo on the top edge of the plane which was on the original raw image. I cropped out a lot of sky which was a distraction.”
David Haigh made a comment on 2025 Round 7 - In the loop 6 months 1 week ago
“I can understand that. The background still draws attention to itself but could be viewed as part of the story in the black and white treatment. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Carla En Pointe 6 months 1 week ago
“Nice capture, these planes come past my house frequently but I am rarely quick enough to photograph them. Focussing on the propellers is interesting and so is the trail effect.”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 7 -- Fly Past 6 months 1 week ago
“Taken in Cirencester a couple of weeks back. I was intrigued by the neighbouring outdoor seating areas separated by a wall, and the contrast of the very clean and bright café with the somewhat darker pub courtyard behind. Probably not a competition image but just trying something different and seeing if it works or not.”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 7 Parallel Worlds 6 months 1 week ago
“I have colur images as well but find the background which I had to put up with is more intrusive in colour.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Carla En Pointe 6 months 1 week ago
“Your capture dramatises the propellers which I find interesting. Great shot.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 7 -- Fly Past 6 months 1 week ago
“This plane flew over when I was photographing something else and I managed a grab shot. What intrigued me was the spiral trails behind the propellers. I don't think this is worth a photographic critique but would love an explanation of how the trails are actually formed.David”
David Adamson made a comment on Z Critique Group 2 6 months 1 week ago
“This photo was taken my youngest grandson’s 12th birthday bash at Witcombe’s 270 Climbing Park. He had got to the top level 6 and is nearly 60 feet above the ground. I think the main point in the image is his expression working out how to get on the platform. It was taken with a 200mm lens. It has been cropped to about half the original image. It’s unfortunate I can’s give any impression of height.At the time the sky was featureless but there were very black thunder clouds approaching and 30 minutes later there was a downpour. I don’t thick doing anything with the sky will improve it.”
David Haigh made a comment on 2025 Round 6 - Get from here to there 7 months 1 week ago
“Taken in Gloucester recently. An attractive scene that is entirely retro - which is hard to find. As taken apart from I softened the shadows and highlights a bit as it was taken at midday on a harsh sunny day (probably the worst time to take photos but I happened to be there and took it anyway). ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 6 Step Back In Time 7 months 2 weeks ago
“Interesting idea, lots to look at in this picture. The verticals seem to be converging in the opposite direction to usual - I don't know if this matters. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 6 - Reflection of Cunard Building, Liverpool 7 months 2 weeks ago
“Nice, I think it suits mono and I like the strong perspective / leading lines.”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 6 - Waiting For A Train-Darlington 7 months 2 weeks ago
“Taken yesterday in Gloucester. An attractive scene that is entirely retro - which is hard to find. As taken apart from I softened the shadows and highlights a bit as it was taken at midday on a harsh sunny day (probably the worst time to take photos but I happened to be there and took it anyway). ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 6 Step Back In Time 7 months 2 weeks ago
“Lovely shot Helen. I love the clear background behind the fox and the clearer tree to the right hand side.”
Janice Clark made a comment on fox 7 months 2 weeks ago
“Brilliant! Great - maybe the weed at the top could go but otherwise great shot. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 5 - Up and down 8 months 1 week ago
“Brilliant - you've captured the energy and dynamics of this urban drama”
Roger Bracewell made a comment on skateboarder 8 months 1 week ago
“Great shot. It must have felt very close.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 - Round 5 - F35 Close up 8 months 1 week ago
“I think you needed to capture the wider view to tell us about the game and its setting.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 - Round 5. The Throw 8 months 1 week ago
“This is a shot from a model shoot at Woodchester Mansion. I did wonder if this pose may be too much for some of the more sensitive CCC members.Dave ”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 5 - Olga Solo 8 months 1 week ago
“This is Olga from a recent model shoot at Woodchester Mansion. I did wonder if this pose is too much for some of the more sensitive CCC members. Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 5 - Olga Solo 8 months 1 week ago
“This seems to suit the letterbox treatment but maybe cropped too close at the top? Tricky as the patches of bright sky are quite prominent. A well captured piece of action. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 - Round 5. The Throw 8 months 1 week ago
“this is lovely - just that little bit of colour on the main subject.”
Helen Webb made a comment on Princes Wharf Impression 8 months 1 week ago
“I was in France a couple of weeks ago for my niece's wedding. Some of the guests played petanque and I enjoyed taking a few pictures. This one sets the scene but I cropped it quite heavily for a salon version (no results yet). With this sort of travel picture is it best to show lots of interest, as in this original, or crop in to the action ? David”
David Adamson made a comment on 2025 - Round 5. The Throw 8 months 2 weeks ago
“All I can say is fantastic shot Rob!”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 - Round 5 - F35 Close up 8 months 3 weeks ago
“I know that aircraft shots rarely do well in competitions but thought I'd try, this is about a 25% crop of the original and tilted to give that dramatic efffect, I softened the background and added a bit of clarity and sharpness to the jet.Taken at the Mach Loop in Wales, these jets are flying past around 450 knots and due to height advantage of being on the hill they are flying straight in front of you mostly and some even lower.CheersRob”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on 2025 - Round 5 - F35 Close up 8 months 3 weeks ago
“Taken In Stratford-Upon-Avon. I don't know if the boat owners were in fact going to the Shakespeare theatre but it makes for a nice story (and title). I have tried to hold back the highlights on the boat quite a bit and bring out the shadow detail in the theatre. I especially liked the somewhat out of keeping solitary Tudor house in the background as a third recessive layer / subject. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 5 Going To The Theatre By Motorboat 9 months 7 hours ago
“I checked through a few of my waterfall pictures and I think the water speed capture is definitely a personal view as I have used from1/500 s to 0.3 S. I tend to prefer around 1/15 s myself. ”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 - Round 4 -Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf (The Upper Gushing Falls) 9 months 2 weeks ago
“Yes I would also prefer this version with the middle being colour. It is an intersting idea showing a window on the world.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on Round 4 - To Ikea 9 months 2 weeks ago
“I'm sure this was click-bait :-) Most of the images on the link are far superior to this one. For me the one's with even a snippet of sky don't work so well as the eye is drawn there, as is the case here. The ones without sky are superb, especially the one with the bridge/walkway.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 - Round 4 -Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf (The Upper Gushing Falls) 9 months 2 weeks ago
“Prefer this version, like the storytelling and interesting viewpoint. Maybe some of the RHS could go to make a more compact image but not sure if that helps. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on Round 4 - To Ikea 9 months 2 weeks ago
“Excellent, great letterbox, subdued background, lovely detail.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 - Round 4 _ Fruiting Bodies 9 months 2 weeks ago
“Very nice Dave. I like the detail you've managed to keep inside the cab and his wistful expression. I think his hand is a little bit too bright though, and there's a texture on the left bottom edge which looks a tad out of place.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 Round 4 -Driver Relaxing at Bewdley 9 months 2 weeks ago
“I like this, and think the black block provides welcome negative space to frame the door. I'm assuming there's plenty of detail in the floor and door, but difficult to see in this resolution. My only concern is the bright border on the floor right against the negative space.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 Round 4 Light Through A Doorway 9 months 2 weeks ago
“Couldn't work out how to embed this version in the first post!”
Des Ward made a comment on Round 4 - To Ikea 2 9 months 2 weeks ago
“Taken from one platform through a window to another platform. I like the window and included part of the Ikea advert for context. I've converted the outside to mono, and have another reversed image where the inside is mono. Do either work?”
Des Ward made a comment on Round 4 - To Ikea 9 months 2 weeks ago
“Had a wander across to Pontneddfechan to the Eildir trail to have a try with the waterfalls and experimenting with different shutter speeds to maintain some texture and detail to the water, this image was taken at 1/5 sec which I seemed to prefer as any slower just washed out the detail. I had real difficulties with the harsh lighting as by the time I reached this waterfall it was mid-day and had to really bring up the shadows with masks, I did try bracketing but when I merged the individual image in Lightroom it left the water looking odd with strange details which did not look natural at all.If interested then further examples from the day can be seen on my portfolio Page - https://robbullingham.myportfolio.com/web-waterfallsCheersRob”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on 2025 - Round 4 -Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf (The Upper Gushing Falls) 9 months 2 weeks ago
“It is a dramatic B&W and an interesting door. The only prolem I have is that there is a very large Black area. Was there anything of interest there which could be brought out or, if not, what about adding something. I keep a stock of ghosts, priests and monks for such occassions.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 4 Light Through A Doorway 9 months 2 weeks ago
“Nice Lighting and good crop.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 - Round 4 _ Fruiting Bodies 9 months 2 weeks ago
“Good insight into the life of an engine driver. I think it's good having the rain in there as they do have to put up with all weathers, and it would appear as if he is contemplating that fact!”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 4 -Driver Relaxing at Bewdley 9 months 3 weeks ago
“A nice capture that is in keeping with our upcoming speaker Barry Webb, who photographs this kind of thing. Definitely shows that photos can be taken in unlikely places. The letterbox crop seems to be an effective choice to remove distractions. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 - Round 4 _ Fruiting Bodies 9 months 3 weeks ago
“This moss was growing on the edge of a log that I was using as a seat at a BBQ last week.David”
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“Taken in March at St. John The Baptist in Cirencester. Heavily edited (cropped, lots of adjustment to contrast etc, mono conversion, wide array of modern signage and lighting etc have been cloned out to focus the picture). A bit of an experiment so interested to hear opinions.”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 4 Light Through A Doorway 9 months 4 weeks ago
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“I would have liked to see a hint of danger to reinforce the woding in the sign.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 3 Danger Of Death - Keep Out! 10 months 1 week ago
“I tried something similar last week and also got some hooks. The hooks are only present for the longest exposures I used. I also accepted that not everyone will like the hooks but I did and so I am happy with them in your image. I see a young redhead reading by a stream with some inteesting low lighting. I will be interested to hear tonight what you wanted me to see and what was actually there. Well done!Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 3 - Girl Reading ICM 10 months 1 week ago
“It certainly shows the danger.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 3 - Saved 10 months 1 week ago
“Hooks don't bother me, I like it Des. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 3 - Girl Reading ICM 10 months 2 weeks ago
“Yes very nicely composed and shot. I could see that in a calendar representing the vagaries of spring!Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 Round 3 - March Snow 10 months 2 weeks ago
“I think the warning sign would work much better between the trees - there's currently a bit of a disconnect between the trees and the sign. You could just move it into the gap. Then you could also crop the RHS to the edge of the tree to get rid of the metal post and get a nearly square image, which i think would work better.Cheers, Des :-)”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 Round 3 Danger Of Death - Keep Out! 10 months 2 weeks ago
“We had an ICM round at catchlight, I took this (didn't enter it). I quite like it, it feels quite impressionist to me, but don't know if the hooks would put people off.”
Des Ward made a comment on 2025 Round 3 - Girl Reading ICM 10 months 2 weeks ago
“This was taken during a hockey match between Belper and Warwick Univ earlier this month. My grandson, Harry, is Belper’s coach.I have “dragged down” the luminance of the pitch’s blue trying to reduce it’s dominance. The various horizontals and verticals are as they where.”
David Haigh made a comment on 2025 Round 3 - Saved 10 months 2 weeks ago
“This was taen at a recent First Tuesday Group.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on All The Presidents Men 10 months 2 weeks ago
“Not sure if this works or not, was thinking of pattern themes, it was taken on the recent severn project walk across in Wales and was struck by the lines of these pylons, the light was dire with a flat grey cloud hense the mono approach. I was standing underneath the pylon and the original picture had more of the structure but to my eye the main point that interested me was this lower part, only wish I had spent more time perfecting the alignment with the pylons.”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on 2025 Round 3 - Grid Lines... 10 months 2 weeks ago
“Yes the dark background really helps. I was more concernd about playing tennis that morning and the snow disappeared quickly so we played tennis in the sun with no sign of snow.”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 3 - March Snow 10 months 2 weeks ago
“Nice - I especially like the way the background is dark and provides contrast. Well executed documentary shot worth rushing out for I think!”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 3 - March Snow 10 months 2 weeks ago
“I saw big snow flakes falling past the window a few days ago so dashed out into the porch still wearing my slippers and without a coat. I didn't stop for my glasses either, so took this grab shot with my compact set on automatic and with a fairly long lens. The snow was gone in a few minutes so I was pleased to get a record of the morning.David”
David Adamson made a comment on 2025 Round 3 - March Snow 10 months 2 weeks ago
“I took this this morning in a car park. I was struck by the striking contrast and then noticed the sign saying 'Danger Of Death' which is enhanced by the ghostly trees. Pretty much a straight image but put a bit of texture on it to bring out the textures already there. I'm not sure what to think about this image so put it here for comments. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 3 Danger Of Death - Keep Out! 10 months 3 weeks ago
“I find the bright red float too distracting but the orange life belts at the prow help draw one's eye towards the gull.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 2 - New Skipper on board 11 months 1 week ago
“Certainly a clear image of London universally recogniseable but not sure what else it says.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 2 London Virtual Nando's 11 months 1 week ago
“The low angle emphasises how tall the reeds are. Probably would have also worked in colour.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 2 - Winter Reeds 11 months 1 week ago
“The lectern is very spectacular. I think that the one man is commenting on the Eagle so perhaps that could be used in the title somehow. As you have discovered, Tewkesbury Abbey is a great location for photography. At my last Club we organised a Club shoot there and paid a good donation but then could roam at will for several hours and use tripods. It is vital to retain such splendid buildings.Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 2 A Meeting 11 months 1 week ago
“Nice plus good use of post processing. Well seen. Just wondering if the whites are too bright? Or maybe the gull needs bringing out? Not sure. Well done anyway. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 2 - New Skipper on board 11 months 1 week ago
“Wandering around a very grey wet day in Brixham last week and this image seemed to be the only source of any colour, I was intially taken by the shape of this blue boat against the grey water then noticed the young gull perched at the front. I've cloned out a few of the distracting reflections in the water and the mooring rope to the rear to emphasis the boat more and also toned down the orange of the lifebuoys along with a slight vignette to draw the viewer in.Rob”
Rob Bullingham made a comment on 2025 Round 2 - New Skipper on board 11 months 1 week ago
“I took this photo in Tewkesbury Abbey last month. I think the two chaps make an interesting pair. They seem to be having an important, maybe profound, conversation. I feel the lectern is an important part of the image, giving a context with the man on the right looking at it. Because of I don’t know the men so because of privacy I don’t think I will show it publicly.Can anyone think of a better title?”
David Haigh made a comment on 2025 Round 2 A Meeting 11 months 2 weeks ago
“I suspect a bird on a feeder would not do well in any competition but it is an easy way of attracting and seeing many of the smaller birds. Dave”
Dave Hyett made a comment on 2025 Round 2 Goldfinch 3 11 months 2 weeks ago
“I wouldn't have know it was a building covered by a picture of itself.David”
David Adamson made a comment on 2025 Round 2 London Virtual Nando's 11 months 3 weeks ago
“Same here, it hasn't been 'photography weather'. But nice photo, very striking. Like the mono treatment. Is the square format inspired by Tony Worobiec? Suits it anyway. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 2 - Winter Reeds 11 months 3 weeks ago
“I must confess that I haven't had the camera out much in this dull, cold weather. This is my most recent picture taken a few days ago near a local pond. Not sure why I like it, but I do.David”
David Adamson made a comment on 2025 Round 2 - Winter Reeds 11 months 3 weeks ago
“I was in London yesterday, and saw this interesting scene where the Nando's restaurant is being worked upon and the scaffolding has been covered with a photo of the building to make it appear as if it is still visible, hence 'virtual'. I waited until I had the classic combination of London bus and taxi in the shot to add more interest. Other distracting vehicles have been cropped out and some colours desaturated. Interested to know opinions on this one. ”
Saul Scott made a comment on 2025 Round 2 London Virtual Nando's 11 months 3 weeks ago